It's important that I get time to run, to just go for a jog for about 30 minutes. It helps with my voice, but it also kind of gives me a little bit of time to myself - and you get to see a city.

If I wasn't a musician I'd probably be like a meth addict.

I'm not going to lie. I check the iTunes charts. It's all about the iTunes charts. I only go on the Internet for the iTunes charts and basketball blogs.

It's as simple as finding something on the street and then writing a jingle. If I'm driving and I have my turn signal on and it's rhythmic, maybe I just write a song to that.

Lyrics are so important, I hate every second of writing them, but it's something I take great pride in when it's finished.

I don't want to be known for anything other than writing songs.

Eventually, out of sheer will of never wanting to get a job or go to college, I found my way into doing music full-time.